SolveNow ยท 1 month ago
Senior Transmission Engineer - Overhead Transmission
Austin, TX, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
6+ years expSolveNow is seeking a Senior Transmission Engineer who will lead the design of complex transmission line projects and oversee technical execution. This role involves guiding engineering staff and ensuring adherence to best practices in transmission line design.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Lead transmission line design from concept through final engineering, ensuring all project requirements such as EFM, conductor sizing, induction, impedance, losses, and voltage-drop criteria are met
Develop specifications and data sheets for transmission equipment; prepare RFQs, analyze bids, and make purchasing recommendations
Direct economic conductor selection efforts and lead grounding and lightning performance studies
Perform or oversee electrical clearance calculations in accordance with NESC and other relevant codes; guide the interpretation and application of NERC, FERC, and regional standards
Review vendor drawings for transmission equipment and coordinate closely with suppliers, clients, and cross-disciplinary engineering teams
Support development of project schedules, scopes, budgets, staffing plans, and construction strategies, including management of change orders
Apply advanced knowledge of transmission engineering concepts, codes, and industry practices
Provide innovative, non-standard design solutions for complex challenges
Perform quality reviews of production drawings and project data generated in various CAD platforms, ensuring all required corrections are completed
Oversee construction-phase engineering tasks, including field coordination, issue resolution, calculations, inspections, and transmission system testing
Lead field inspections, installations, measurements, and calculations for both public- and private-sector clients
Prepare and deliver technical reports for clients or industry publications
Build and maintain strong client, contractor, and customer relationships while identifying and nurturing new business opportunities
Participate in business development activities, including key pursuit identification, marketing support, and client-facing presentations
Lead the creation of cost proposals and qualification packages, ensuring financial performance expectations are met
Present and manage project budgets, estimates, and performance updates
Provide leadership and mentorship within the transmission engineering team; guide and support less-experienced engineers
Ensure adherence to QA/QC processes and promote effective communication with all engineering disciplines
Maintain compliance with organizational and site-specific safety policies
Perform additional duties as required
Comply with all company standards and policies
Qualification
Required
Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering or a related ABET-accredited discipline, plus 7 years of transmission engineering experience (EPC experience preferred)
Bachelors degree in Civil or related Engineering Technology from an ABET-accredited program plus successful completion of the FE exam, and 7 years of transmission engineering experience (EPC experience preferred)
Masters degree in Engineering with 6 years of transmission engineering experience (EPC experience preferred)
Expert knowledge of standard engineering methods; strong familiarity with transmission design codes and relevant software (e.g., AutoCAD, MicroStation, Revit/BIM, Civil 3D, PLS-CADD, PLS, RISA-3D, MathCAD, and related analysis tools)
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated experience leading discipline design on large projects and delegating tasks effectively within a team environment
Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, organizational skills, and collaborative problem-solving abilities
Ability to conduct thorough quality reviews of engineering documents and specifications
Ability to travel as needed
Preferred
EPC experience preferred
Professional Engineer (PE) licensure preferred
Company
SolveNow
SolveNow has been revolutionizing the way businesses connect with top-tier professionals across multiple industries.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase